Syndal Dentistry - Dentists in Mount Waverley

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My tooth isnt hurting - why do I need a filling?
So, why is it so important that you get a filling?
You go to the dentist for a routine check up and
clean. Your last visit to the dentist was maybe
6 months, 12 months or maybe a bit longer than
that, but nothing has been bothering you with
your teeth. Your dentist does the examination,
perhaps takes some X-rays, and then tells you
something that you might not have been expecting
- you need a filling. Why? There are indeed many
signs and reasons as to why you would need a
filling, such as -Sensitivity in your tooth,
especially when your tooth is exposed to hot and
cold temperatures, or sweet and sour
foods -Tooth pain, including aching, throbbing
or sharp pains -Pain or sensitivity when biting
or applying pressure on your tooth -A visible
hole or dark spots in the tooth, which might
indicate that there is tooth decay -Catching or
tearing on your floss when you floss a particular
spot between your teeth -A rough or sharp spot
on your tooth, and your tongue keeps going to a
certain spot -Your tooth is chipped or
fractured However, it is important to understand
that even if none of these symptoms are present,
you still might need to have a filling done. Some
cavities are small and hard to detect yourself
until they progress and become a bigger problem.
Fillings prevent
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decay and bacteria from progressing further and
deeper into your tooth where the nerves and
blood vessels are. If you already are feeling
pain or can see a hole in your tooth, it often
means that the decay is more severe and closer to
your nerve. The closer the decay is to your
nerve, the higher the chance that your nerve and
blood vessels will become inflamed, which might
result in the death of the nerve and blood
vessels. If the tooth gets to this point, more
complex treatment would be needed such as root
canal treatment, or an extraction. Thats why
its important to go to the dentist every 6
months for a comprehensive check up and have
X-rays taken so that any decay and cavity can be
detected while its still in the early stages.
X-rays help the dentist visualise any decay that
cant be seen with the naked eye. Unfortunately
because many cavities cant repair themselves
and they can often spread quickly, its important
that these cavities are fixed and filled by your
dentist before they become a bigger problem. Of
course, because prevention is always better than
a cure, your dentist will also make sure that we
can discuss strategies in preventing more
cavities from occurring in the future, such as
oral hygiene tips and diet advice. If you are
wanting more information about dental fillings,
or think you might need a filling, book an
appointment today with our skilled dentists at
Syndal Dentistry and let us help you achieve
your healthiest smile.
Syndal Dentistry Location 237 Blackburn Road,
Mount Waverley VIC 3149 Phone (03) 9069
3266 Email info_at_syndaldentistry.com.au Website
https//www.syndaldentistry.com.au/